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danielf · 04-02-2013, 16:55

Sorry, but it's not clear to me why other countries can arrange for child benefits to be paid only for resident children, and the UK can't. Is it the fact that the UK has compulsory NI contributions that sets it apart from other countries in this respect?

04-02-2013, 16:55	#7
danielf cf.mega poser Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,687	Re: Child Benefit: £1m A Week For Children Abroad Sorry, but it's not clear to me why other countries can arrange for child benefits to be paid only for resident children, and the UK can't. Is it the fact that the UK has compulsory NI contributions that sets it apart from other countries in this respect? __________________ Remember kids: We are blessed with a listening, caring government.